P!nk “TRUSTFALL” Album Review

TRUSTFALL

P!nk

• Genre: Pop
• Date: 17 Feb, 2023
• Content: explicit
• Region: UK
• Track(s): 13
• ℗ 2023 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

P!nk is one of the few pop musicians who has the stamina to last. Years on the road in between albums don’t stop the powerful vocalist from reinventing and reentering the musical conversation as if she had never left. She’ll rapidly disprove your assumption that she doesn’t have anything else to say. “TRUSTFALL,” the singer’s ninth studio album, demonstrates this with its ability to show the artist’s growth while maintaining excitement throughout the process.

“TRUSTFALL” is a story about two paths that separate in various ways. One is the pop approach, which consists of upbeat and inspiring tunes. P!nk is renowned for consistently putting out quality albums. The other is a more folky and Americana path that P!nk has taken more frequently lately. She can move between the two worlds, which is pretty astonishing. She succeeds in each and delivers them in a way that feels seamless.

Album Cover Art

P!nk, in her sleeveless, flowing satin gown, stands on the top of a rocky mountain and stares down at the camera with her boots planted on the rocky landscape. She holds her gown from being tossed around the wind and subtly shows off her frame in the process, while it appears as though she is about to let go and TRUSTFALL.

Tracks and Features

“When I Get There,” the piano-driven opening track, is a solemn and lovely ode to love and grief. The song serves as a form of monument for her father, who passed away from prostate cancer in the latter half of 2021. Simple and private, it’s an unconventional choice to start an album, but it makes a clear statement. The tempo immediately speeds up after that. On the ferocious and anthemic title tune, a pulse synth comes in. Despite the fact that the music is limited, the beat drives it forward.

The mid-tempo song “Turbulence” combines ambient pop with a vintage rock vibe. P!nk sings that the difficult times in life are “just turbulence,” taking on an urgent yet upbeat tone. The first of the album’s three collaborations, “Long Way to Go,” was made with The Lumineers. P!nk and Wesley Schultz make for a tight and powerful vocal duet. The band’s folk rock sound and P!nk’s pop sensibility combine in this song. With “Kids In Love,” a joint effort with sister duet First Aid Kit, the folky tendency continues. A tune for a campfire, it is composed almost completely of acoustic guitars and harmony.

The bouncy “Runaway” is authentic ’80s pop music. The synth-heavy song is upbeat and energetic, with a vintage charm that boosts it even more. Paradoxically, the mid-tempo acoustic tune “Last Call” advances the era and imbues a ’90s pop-rock mood. The song returns to the idea of maintaining optimism in the face of an overwhelming obstacle. The ferocious and rebellious “Hate Me” is a catchy shout-along with a vintage rock persona. The song pushes the singer’s vocal range to the limit and demonstrates it. The song “Lost Cause” is suspenseful and dramatic, with a hint of orchestral components that amplify the song’s impact. The lighthearted heartache ballad “Feel Something” flows naturally from this.

On “Our Song,” which has a lone piano but one of the album’s most dramatic passages, the intensity increases. From the passionate chorus to the intricate verses, P!nk’s voice stands out. The brilliant “Just Say I’m Sorry,” featuring country music icon Chris Stapleton, serves as TRUSTFALL’s conclusion. Only a light guitar and piano are used in the sparse arrangement, which effectively highlights the two singers’ gruff, somber vocals. It serves as a great capstone to a dynamic album that transports listeners through a range of emotions, from happiness to sorrow and back again.

Tracklist

NO	TITLE	TIME
1	When I Get There	3:20
2	TRUSTFALL	3:57
3	Turbulence	3:26
4	Long Way to Go (feat. The Lumineers)	3:09
5	Kids in Love (feat. First Aid Kit)	2:47
6	Never Gonna Not Dance Again	3:44
7	Runaway	2:42
8	Last Call	4:03
9	Hate Me	3:20
10	Lost Cause	3:38
11	Feel Something	3:04
12	Our Song	2:54
13	Just Say I’m Sorry (feat. Chris Stapleton)	3:33

Album Theme

TRUSTFALL is primarily an introspective record that is quiet and mild with occasional bursts of energy.

Production Credits

Producers that contributed their skills to this project include: AFTERHRS, Billy Mann, David Hodges, Fred again.., Greg Kurstin, HARLOE, Jason Evigan, Jeremiah Fraites, Jesse Shatkin, Johnny McDaid, Matthew Koma and many others.

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